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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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